i shouldnt have said that about steroids. they do often help cancer sufferers. they tried them 4 my dad, 2 try and shrink the liver and help his kidneys function, they did make him more awake 2wards the end. but that was it. they caused other problems 4 him though. but everyone is different.... dont live ur life 4 how long they give ur dad. they gave my dad 24hrs after the stent, 2wks later they told me on his discharge from hospital 8/10 wks. he lived nearly 8months. and from the time of his symptoms he did live a year. he proved everyone wrong. he even played 18 holes of golf on one of his good days, and that was only 4wks b4 he died. he was a real fighter, that loved life, and lived it 2 the full. he set himself goals, things 2 look 4ward 2. i told him that he wasnt aloud 2 die on my birthday. he died 7 days after. peoples will 2 live is more than any medication. make him keep going. give him reasons 2 keep fighting. i really feel 4 u. and if theres anything i can help u with just post me a message. x